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The 2025 Gravestone Awards of the Canton of Basel-Stadt: “Artistically designed gravestones stand out due to their exceptional expressiveness and individuality”

The 2025 Gravestone Awards of the Canton of Basel-Stadt: “Artistically designed gravestones stand out due to their exceptional expressiveness and individuality”

This year, the Cemetery Commission’s jury examined 302 gravestones. Five of them were recognized as exemplary in their craftsmanship and artistry

With their current collection, “Arc-Hive,“ Budri and Patricia Urquiola look back on almost 20 years of artistic collaboration

With their current collection, “Arc-Hive,“ Budri and Patricia Urquiola look back on almost 20 years of artistic collaboration

We ask: Does the current collection also contain a statement on artificial intelligence?

“Tecton“ bathroom collection by Italian company Monitillo 1980 and French architect and designer Félix Millory

“Tecton“ bathroom collection by Italian company Monitillo 1980 and French architect and designer Félix Millory

The material is the Violet Calacatta marble, whose intense violet veining spans across the stone like brushstrokes left by nature

Lithea company and its designers draw inspiration for their new collections from the works of ancient cultures around the Mediterranean

Lithea company and its designers draw inspiration for their new collections from the works of ancient cultures around the Mediterranean

The 10th edition of “White Carrara“ is on show at the marble city

The 10th edition of “White Carrara“ is on show at the marble city

More than 30 works, like urban furnishings, decorative elements, and more, were designed by international artists and produced by local companies

“Boutton” luminaire by United Alabaster: like the surface of the sun

“Boutton” luminaire by United Alabaster: like the surface of the sun

Designer Joan Casanyes uses the structures in the stone variety that has always attracted artists

Olga Tsouklis promotes an understated design for her small marble jewelry pieces and the “value of less”

Olga Tsouklis promotes an understated design for her small marble jewelry pieces and the “value of less”

In her creations, the material and the artistry of the craftspeople take center stage

Marsotto Edizioni departs from the world of strict design forms and embraces art and the joy of creation

Marsotto Edizioni departs from the world of strict design forms and embraces art and the joy of creation

The “Marble Matters” collection by designer Jaime Hayon also features objects with a purely decorative character

With the brand “Clé Tiles,“ Italian designer Cristina Celestino transforms the geometry of the floorings of Milan‘s palace entryways into patterns seemingly created by nature

With the brand “Clé Tiles,“ Italian designer Cristina Celestino transforms the geometry of the floorings of Milan‘s palace entryways into patterns seemingly created by nature

Photo gallery from Milan Design Week and FuoriSalone 2026

Photo gallery from Milan Design Week and FuoriSalone 2026

Salone del Mobile.Milan 2026: the new “Salone Raritas“ section showed special and limited-edition design pieces, unique objects, antiques, and fine craftsmanship

Salone del Mobile.Milan 2026: the new “Salone Raritas“ section showed special and limited-edition design pieces, unique objects, antiques, and fine craftsmanship

Photo Gallery: Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026 (April 21 – 26)

Photo Gallery: Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026 (April 21 – 26)

We’re showcasing some of the products that caught our eye. More reports in the coming months

“Juno” and “Splash” by designer Bruno Tarabella – sex appeal and a snapshot in white marble

“Juno” and “Splash” by designer Bruno Tarabella – sex appeal and a snapshot in white marble

These “functional sculptures” were produced by the Italian companies Rapsel and Up Group

Oixdesign from Canada offers table lamps made of onyx or marble that bring joy and a smile to your face

Oixdesign from Canada offers table lamps made of onyx or marble that bring joy and a smile to your face

In addition, the company, based near Vancouver, offers many beautiful small items made of natural stone, including travertine

The “Stone Infinite Product Design Show“ at Xiamen Stone Fair 2026 (March 16 – 19) will unlock the material‘s potential in furniture and spaces for contemporary living

The “Stone Infinite Product Design Show“ at Xiamen Stone Fair 2026 (March 16 – 19) will unlock the material‘s potential in furniture and spaces for contemporary living

Eight designers explore the new rhythms of life, awaken emotional memories, and envision the future landscape of ideal human habitats